Jim Duggan

Born: 6/1/1885 in Whiteland, IN, USA

Died: 12/5/1951 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-29 | Final Game: 1911-06-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Elmer Duggan

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Biography

Jim Duggan was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball on June 29, 1911. Duggan played as a position player, participating in just a single game during his career. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his skills at the highest level, he contributed to his team by recording one run batted in (RBI) during that game. Duggan's experience in the major leagues occurred during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensively-minded style of play. Although his career statistics included no hits and a batting average of 0.0, his sole game in the majors remains a notable footnote in baseball history, highlighting the unpredictable nature of player careers in the sport. Despite his short tenure, Duggan's participation in the league represents the broader tapestry of early 20th-century baseball and the many players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 71.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1911	SLA	AL	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	11	1	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	SLA	1B	1	0	11	1	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Franklin College	Franklin	IN	1904